But Davis (1808-1889) most notably is known for his role with the Confederate States of America, of which he was named its first — and only — president. Davis, born in Kentucky, lived much of ...

There’s Another Confederate Monument in the US Capitol: Jefferson Davis’ Old Desk Once a symbol of treachery, his former Senate seat has become a tribute to his memory.

Engaged, at the opening centenary year of Jefferson Davis, upon a somewhat important work of Confederate chronicle, I was absolutely amazed at the dense and very general ignorance of polite and ...

Jefferson Davis was a man of many words. He literally wrote volumes during his lifetime and spent the last decade of his life writing about the history of the Confederacy and an in-depth analysis ...

When the city of New Orleans had a century-old memorial to Jefferson Davis torn down before daybreak Thursday, a crowd of the Confederate leader’s sympathizers stood by, chanting: “President ...

NEW ORLEANS — The second Confederate-era monument in New Orleans slated for removal was taken down early Thursday. Masked crews worked in the dark Thursday morning to remove the monument to ...

"Normal thought would be, a black university in a Confederate museum? That doesn't make sense. ... It's a great statement, I think, to people who look at everything through a political lens." ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala., April 29.--The real occasion for bringing Jefferson Davis out of his solitude amid the Mississippi bayous, the laying of a cornerstone to the Confederate dead, occurred to-day.

A statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis is moved from its location in front of the school's main tower on the University of Texas campus, Aug. 30, 2015, in Austin, Texas.

The statue of Jefferson Davis was the third monument to be taken down by protesters in Richmond this past week Protesters in Richmond, Virginia tore down a statue of Confederate President ...

Mississippi observes Jefferson Davis' birthday, combined with Memorial Day, as a state holiday. This is one of three Confederate holidays observed in Mississippi, including Robert E. Lee/MLK Day ...

Jefferson Davis' birthday is one of three confederate holidays in Alabama. See when it is observed and what closures will happen.